Raw Cocoa Beans in Shell from China
Unprocessed raw cocoa beans still in their natural pods/shells, whole, for on-site processing. Classified under HTS 1801.00.00.90 as whole raw cocoa beans, including those not shelled. Pods are typically removed pre-shipment but remnants allowed.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain pod removal confirmation to avoid quarantine issues
• Declare shell content percentage accurately
• Coordinate with fumigation services for pest prevention